Who We Are
Susan O. Koduah Organization (SOKO) currently serves underprivileged girls from age 6 through 20. This organization provides financial assistance for these girls with several things ranging from educational to health needs.
This financial support will cover any material needed to support a girl toward obtaining her educational goals and health needs. The organization also facilitates subject related discussion forums in conjunction with the areas in which financial support is given.
SOK organization believes that when a girl has equal access to education, employment and adequate health care, the benefits will be passed on to her children, her community and her country. It is also believed the saying that “when you educate a woman, you educate a nation”. When the effort is made to improve the health and educational needs of girls, our world thrives.
OUR HISTORY
The initial thought to help these underprivileged girls took place during a family trip to Virginia Beach, Virginia in July of 2017. With the support of family and friends, this organization became a reality on September 25, 2017.
Our Future:
Why We Do What We Do
Firmly based on 4 pillars:
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1. Education – Provide girls with information through various teaching series on how to better care for themselves, with an emphasis on preventative care.
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2. Financial – Provision of financial assistance to girls who are unable to afford the cost of their healthcare and educational needs.
a) Provision of tuition and school supplies.
b) Cover cost of health care expenses which will alleviate the stress of the family of girls being supported by this program, which in turn will help the family provide the emotional support needed for girls to succeed in academia. -
3. Empowerment by taking ownership of own education.
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4. Utilize the older girls in good academic standing to support the younger ones.
Dedicated, passionate and hard-working
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Susan O. Koduah, PhD. MSN, RN, OCN
Rosemond Owusu
Emmanuel Ampah
Biography of Susan O. Koduah, PhD. MSN, RN, OCN
- Dr. Susan O. Koduah is an Assistant Professor at George Mason University, School of Nursing and a Psychologist who is passionate about serving the community, but most importantly girls education, health and building of self-esteem.
- Her medical background includes being an oncology nurse of over two decades, where she continues to offer her services through patient education to her local community and globally when the need arises.
- In the year 2021 Dr. Koduah was able to visit Korle-BU Breast care Center, where she saw and educated patients on breast cancer prevention as well as symptom management during and post treatment. In that same year, she made a visit to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital’s Gynecology Oncology unit where patients got the opportunity to share their stories as she educated them on the various preventative measures on the various gynecological cancers presented at the time.
- Dr. Koduah’s ultimate goal is to continue to use her voice and resources to serve and help girls elevate themselves at the global level, so they will not become a burden on anyone.